Paatal Lok (2020)
Paatal Lok is streaming in the UAE on Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
Paatal Lok ranks near the top of the current Hindi series crop. It's sitting at 7.5/10 on TMDB across 119 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 45 minutes. In the UAE you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — Hindi crime, leaning drama. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- Currently 7.5/10 from 119 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want resolution faster than the genre gives it
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
A down and out cop lands the case of a lifetime when four suspects are nabbed in the assassination attempt of a prime time journalist. The case turns out to be a devious maze where nothing is what it looks like. The pursuit of it leads him to the dark netherworld - the 'Paatal Lok', and to shocking discoveries in the past of the four suspects.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~45 min per episode |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | Hindi |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Sudip Sharma
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-18 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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